Unflavored Protein

[Lost Dog]

Since CostCo switched to this lame-ass protein last week, I'm looking elsewhere. Considering True Protein, since you can just make your own mixes.

I'm not sure about flavorings. At the stores, I always go for vanilla, since I use them in shakes with my own ingredients. I could go for vanilla this time, too, but you can also get them unflavored and unsweetened.

I cook with it and make shakes. I never just drink the stuff with water or milk, so maybe unflavored would be good to use?

Opinions?

[Cynic]

I'm curious, what would you do for flavoring for a PWO shake?

[Lost Dog]

Gatorade? Crystal Light or Koolade, along with the malto and detrose.

[andrew_plamondon]

True Protein is fine, I got the unflavored once and it was bland but it was more than a year ago. They have an awesome customer service too. You can also get some flavoring so that you can change it every time you make a shake.

[Eustace]

I usually order my shakes from True Protein, and I haven't had a problem with any of their products. Their prices can be quite low, plus it's nice being able to select the types of protein you want. As for flavors, they have several at no extra cost plus a few "deluxe" flavors that are extra. I've tried the orange and vanilla freebies, and well... they might as well have been unflavored. They do offer what they call "flavor packs" so you could order the unflavored protein and then add in the flavor whenever you wanted.

[Lost Dog]

Thanks. I'll give them a shot.

[Alcoholiday]

the BSL flavors are good. orange creme is the best of what i've had

[UpNorth]

I've ordered the unflavored stuff from True Protein and, as others have said, they are prompt and have good customer service.

To make your own PWO flavor, I've used vanilla, instant coffee, cocoa powder and cinnamon -- not all at once. It can be a nice break from the artificial flavors and super sweet mixes that you get with the "pre-flavored" options.